UPCOMING EVENTS
Rhododendron Celebration
Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of spring at our Rhododendron Celebration. Explore award-winning collections, join captivating workshops, and embark on guided tours amidst a blooming paradise.
Little Crafters: Crafts for Pre-schoolers
Let your little ones get stuck into this fun and creative crafting session with Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend, this festive season.
Cupcake Decorating Workshops
Learn the art of creating buttercream decorating in a cupcake workshop with Zoe from Bouquet Bakes.
Buttercream Succulents & Florals Cupcake Decorating Class | 19 April
Summer Bloom Floral & Bouquet Construction | 22 June
Buttercream Flower Decorating | 28Sep & 25 Oct
Leonardslee Comedy Club
Leonardslee Comedy Club is sure to fill your night with laughter and good times with the very best of live stand-up comedy.
Model Boats on the Lake
Model Radio Control Boats and Yachts Display: see the Schooner Radio Control Group on the Lakes at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens this summer!
Candle Making Workshops
Create your own fragrant candles with local chandler Ursula, at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Votive Set : 20 April & 20 July
Spring Walks with our Head Gardener
Take a spring walk with our head gardener to discover more about what makes this garden so special.
Photography Workshop: Artistic Composition
Grab your traditional camera or camera phone and learn more about photography with Matt Goddard at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens this winter
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Spring at Leonardslee
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during spring at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens .
Leonardslee Lates
Bask in live music as the sun sets over our vibrant spring gardens with our exciting series of late-night openings over the May Bank Holidays | Back for 2024!
Rock Garden Tours
Join us for a detailed tour of the 130-year old rock garden during its peak season of interest. Led by the rock garden manager, the tour will look closely at the many special plants that are grown.
Forest Bathing
Take a soothing and transformative walk whilst forest bathing this spring at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Rhododendron Walks
Explore the history of the Leonardslee Rhododendron collection, as our gardening team takes you to discover many varieties and unusual species that have been planted over the last two centuries.
National Children’s Gardening Week
Get into gardening for National Children’s Garden Week at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens this spring year. Plant your own sunflower or runner bean! Visit Leonardslee today!
Worthing Silver Band at Leonardslee
Join the Worthing Silver Band in their captivating performance on a summer’s afternoon at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Jesmonite Coaster Making Workshop
Join us for a relaxing morning in the Courtyard Café where you will explore the wonders of Jesmonite at Leonardslee.
Heritage Trail Series
Heritage Trail Series will be coming to in 2024, offering an exclusive 10km trail running experience through the four seasons
Block Printing Workshop
Learn the old process used for printing patterns onto paper or textiles using hand carved wooden block.
Floral Arrangement Workshops
Join us for a heartwarming floral centrepiece workshop nestled in the serene beauty.
Summer Arrangement | 15 June
British Heart Foundation: Naked Heart Walk
Join in on the Naked Heart Walk which is sure to get your heart racing co-hosted by British Naturism at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Naked Heart Walk is for 18+ only.
Leonardslee Plant Fair
Discover rare plants at Plant Fairs Roadshow debut in Leonardslee Gardens! Join us for horticultural wonders!
Dried Flower Wreath Workshops
Join us for a lovely summer's morning creating a beautiful, dried flower wreath perfect for any space.
Willow Workshops
Join Sarah Gardener in these exciting willow workshops.
Willow Garden Decoration | 20 June
Willow Catalan Platter | 27 June
Modern Calligraphy Workshops
Learn the beautiful craft of modern calligraphy with Helen Wallace at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Watercolour Brush Lettering Workshops
Spend a relaxing afternoon learning watercolour brush lettering at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
Wildflower Walks
Explore our woodland gardens and take a walk on the wild side with a guided Wildflower Walk. Book your spot today!
Textured Canvas Art Craft Workshop
Textured art is a huge trend at the moment and we just love florals too join Kristy from Make Do and Trend for a day of fun.
Acrylic Pouring
Be introduced to newly popular acrylic pouring this new year with introduction and full day workshops.
Introduction to Acrylic Pouring 25 August | 22 September | 13 October & 15 December
Full Day Acrylic Pouring Experience 30 June
Photography for Beginners
Want to start a new hobby or learn more about photography and escape auto mode? Join our photography workshops for beginners.
Crepe Paper Flower Workshops
Come and learn how to craft your very own forever beautiful flower made from crepe paper flower with local artist Helen Mole
2 July | Crepe Paper Daffodils
20 August | Crepe Paper: Charm Peony
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Summer at Leonardslee
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during summer at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens.
Beeswax Wraps Making Craft Workshop
Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps and get rid of the cling film, join Kristy from Make, Do and Trend
Felting Workshops
Spend a summer's morning creating your very own unique felted object, the perfect versatile craft for everyone.
Mindfulness Photography Workshop
Mindful photography is perfect for finding calm in your day. Join Matt Goddard for a morning of photography in the gardens.
Paper Cutting Workshop
Join us for a day of papercutting, a traditional and beautiful craft, with summer themed workshops.
Summer layered workshop | 14 July
Children’s Cooking Classes with Table Talk Foundation
Join us for a fun-filled event where kids get to learn cooking skills with the Table Talk foundation at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens!
Clay Bird Making
Create your own little bird out of clay with Karen Pearson at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
The Mini Inflatable Obstacle Course
The ultimate 200ft long inflatable with four thrilling zones – Arctic, Jurassic, Egyptian and Jungle. The mini challenge is designed to deliver an unforgettable experience that will keep kids wanting to explore over and over again!
The Labyrinth Challenge X Leonardslee Gardens
Challenge yourself to the UK’s largest inflatable obstacle course this summer!
Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop
Learn the fundamental knots of Macramé; an ancient art of knotting cords into beautiful textured wall-hangings.
Autumn Fungi Walks
Join us for a foray through the woodland gardens on the hunt for marvellous mushrooms.
Tree Walks
Immerse yourself into the wonderful world of trees with a guided tour of our finest, oldest, rarest, largest and more interesting specimen trees in our Grade I listed estate, rich in character and history. Led by our avid naturalist and gardener Elliot Chandler.
Horsham Rock Choir
Horsham Rock Choir will be returning to perform here at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens. Come and enjoy!
Easter Trail
Hop on down to Leonardslee for an Easter Eggs-plosion, 29 March – 14 April. Save and pre-book day tickets in advance | Under 5s go FREE
Hand-painted Crocus Pottery Painting Workshop
Join us for a hand-painted Crocus Pottery Painting Workshop.
Spring Easter Wreath Making Workshop
We invite you to enjoy a day of Easter festivities whilst learning to craft your own Spring Easter wreath.
Gardening Talks with Barry Newman
Learn everything you need to know about growing your own vegetables, having a modern kitchen and a year of allotment with Barry Newman.
A Year on the Allotment | 7 March
Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
Come and join us for an enjoyable session learning the art of Macrame and creating your own stunning boho plant holder.
Winter Forest Bathing | Sold out
Enjoy a soothing Forest Bathing session this winter as you are taken on a slow 5km walk around our woodlands with sensory exercises.
Everlasting Floral Hoop Workshop
Create a beautiful everlasting dried floral embroidery hoop, to bring in the spring season
Silver Pendant Making Workshop | Sold out
Create your own silver pendant led by local jeweler Mollie Paling in a 2-hour workshop.
Botanical Illustration Workshop: Winter at Leonardslee
Draw and illustrate a botanical drawing with Leigh Ann Gale, during winter.
Winter Welly Walk
Pull on your wellies and stomp through the gardens on an adventurous walk to discover Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens this winter!
Leonardslee Comedy Club: Christmas Special
Leonardslee Comedy Club is sure to fill your festive season with laughter and good times with the very best of live stand-up comedy.
Autumn Forest Bathing
Enjoy another soothing Forest Bathing session this autumn as you are taken on a slow 5km walk around our woodlands with a sensory exercise.
Macramé Gonk Workshop
Learn how to make a cheeky chap or chapette with a Mini Macramé Gonk workshop
Arm Knitting Blanket Workshop
Join us & learn the simple skill to create your very own throw/blanket using your arms as needles.
Festive Watercolour Brush Lettering Workshop
Get into the festive spirit with a relaxed session creating your own Christmas crackers, greeting cards and gift tags with Helen Wallace.
Festive Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Join us for a relaxing morning Helen Wallace in a festive modern calligraphy workshop.
Festive Christmas Candle Making
Come and join us for a festive workshop as you create your very own Christmas scented candle at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens with Wax and Willow.
Crepe Paper Flower Workshop: Poinsettia
Get ready for Christmas with the beautiful forever lasting poinsettia, with local artist Helen Mole.
Felting Workshop: Penguins
Spend a winter's morning creating your very own unique needle-felted penguin, the perfect decoration for the festive season.
Bauble Decorating with Art Styles Academy
Join Jessica from Art Styles Academy to get Christmas crafting your own bespoke marbled baubles.
Christmas Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
As we countdown the days towards Christmas, wrap yourself in the warmth of Leonardslee House with a festive classic or savoury afternoon tea treat.
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Wreath Workshops
As we countdown the days till Christmas, we invite you to enjoy a day of festive cheer whilst learning to craft your own seasonal wreath.
Crepe Paper Flower Workshop: Hellebore
Spend a relaxing time learning how to create your very own forever hellebore indoor wreath with local artist Helen Mole
Festive Winter Layered Paper Cutting Workshop
Local artist Suzanne Snow is back for a festive winter-themed paper cutting workshop.
Children’s Halloween Wreath Workshop
Get crafty with our Halloween Wreath workshop this spooky season this October Half-term.
Halloween Afternoon Tea at Leonardslee House
Feast on seasonal favourites with a Halloween Afternoon Tea experience at Leonardslee House this autumn.
Macramé Pumpkins Workshop
Make an adorable Mini Macramé Pumpkin to add a little spice to your home this autumn.
Halloween Trail at Leonardslee
Calling all witches and wizards this October Half-term to complete the pumpkin trail this Halloween at Leonardslee
